Resources

Help for veterans and families

Numbers and offices that can help, whether you need support today or a hand with benefits.

Veterans Crisis Line · 24 hours a day

Dial 988, then press 1

Text 838255 or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net. Free and confidential, for veterans, service members and the people who love them.

In an emergency, call 911.

County

Madison County Veterans Assistance Commission

Local help for veterans and families, in the Madison County Administration Building.

Address
157 N. Main St, Suite 115, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Phone
618-296-4554
Email
mcvac@madisoncountyil.gov
Hours
Mon to Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Closed on holidays

Federal

VA benefits and health care

Claims, disability, education, home loans and VA health care enrollment.

Benefits
1-800-827-1000
Health care
1-877-222-8387
Online
va.gov

Legion help

Service officers

The American Legion trains service officers who help veterans file VA claims at no charge. Ask the Post whether one is available near you.

Ask the Post

Not sure where to start?

Call the Post

Call (618) 501-1861 and we will point you to the right person. Hours and numbers change, so confirm before you travel.

Call (618) 501-1861